HYPERTENSIONClinical Case #006

61-Year-Old Female With Severe Headache and BP 220/130

Patient Presentation

Age: 61

Gender: Female

Onset: 1 hour ago

History: Poorly controlled hypertension, medication non-adherence

Symptoms

Severe throbbing headache, blurred vision, and confusion. No focal neurological deficits.

Vitals & Findings

BP 220/130, HR 96. Fundoscopic exam shows papilledema.

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